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how critical russia was of him. and said that russia was angry that kyrgyzstan had not kicked the americans out of the base. can you clarify this? can you say that russia has no objection to american access to the base in kyrgyzstan, to support our operations in afghanistan? >> how can russia even object against sovereign decisions made by other states? this is their decision, we can either like it or not, but it's a decision made by the leadership in kyrgyzstan. the president there is a coherent person he first said he was going to make a decision to eliminate the american base in kyrgyzstan and then he made the very same coherent decision to maintain the center for transit movement. i believe that coherency and consistency is always the best characteristic of a politician. the more coherent a person is, the better his results are and we can see the results of the incumbent president of kyrgyzstan now. it doesn't mean, though, that we in some way are trying to impede that. on the contrary, when i met the president,
how critical russia was of him. and said that russia was angry that kyrgyzstan had not kicked the americans out of the base. can you clarify this? can you say that russia has no objection to american access to the base in kyrgyzstan, to support our operations in afghanistan? >> how can russia even object against sovereign decisions made by other states? this is their decision, we can either like it or not, but it's a decision made by the leadership in kyrgyzstan. the president there is a...
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obama, the united states will be dependent on russia and china for space travel. the editorial goes on, the space program is a great symbol of the american achievement. the day this nation cedes this conquest to others is the day that we admit that we forfeited our competitive exceptionalism. the study of the antarctic shrimp ecosystem and automobile amoplies should be left to others. a less costly nasa should be relieved of extraneous responsibilities and allowed to retain its core mission, one that no other agency can accomplish, the exploration of space. on behalf of all americans, floridians should make certain the president gets the message loud and clear when he hosts a conference about the agency's future on thursday, today, in the sunshine state. let nasa be nasa. that is the editorial from "the washington times" earlier this week. let me remind my colleagues that the augustine committee, which the obama administration asked to review the nation's human space flight activities use a subtitle for its report which proposed a set of options for a space progra
obama, the united states will be dependent on russia and china for space travel. the editorial goes on, the space program is a great symbol of the american achievement. the day this nation cedes this conquest to others is the day that we admit that we forfeited our competitive exceptionalism. the study of the antarctic shrimp ecosystem and automobile amoplies should be left to others. a less costly nasa should be relieved of extraneous responsibilities and allowed to retain its core mission,...
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i think what is important and nuclear weapons states the united states and russia still have 90% of the weapons and the success of the new s.t.a.r.t. treaty is an important one but we cannot stop here. but we do have to work with the allies because each has a different strategic be fish and and declaratory policy and the separate issues them to work very strongly including our counterparts such jazz admiral chilton and in the case of npr where we made the statements about china is where we are making clear we want more transparency and of their viability and the engagement with those confidence-building measures that will reassure not only nuclear powers but also the region and other people. >> thank you. specifically to mr. miller and general jolted never breaded talks about the broader picture. specifically of those whose sustain the concept and hedged 43 says the deity will continue in the life extension program with the intention of keeping by mandated by congress although the studies to deform the decision and now needed recommend it men and three program was concluded last year an
i think what is important and nuclear weapons states the united states and russia still have 90% of the weapons and the success of the new s.t.a.r.t. treaty is an important one but we cannot stop here. but we do have to work with the allies because each has a different strategic be fish and and declaratory policy and the separate issues them to work very strongly including our counterparts such jazz admiral chilton and in the case of npr where we made the statements about china is where we are...
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i want to talk about the roles of russia and china. we are quite fascinated with the meanderings of chinese foreign policy and russia is moving in interesting directions. i wonder if you could project where you see these two countries being held for not. >> thank you. ok. >> russia is, as you know, a member of the quartet. one of the questions of the development in in american strategy is what to do about the quartet. i would urge the administration to look favorably on keeping the structure, but perhaps finding a better way of utilizing it then we have in the past. it is useful and try to conserve our approaches and speak with one voice. -- two concert our approach and speak with an invoice -- and speak with one voice. china is the big question mark. there is a love of literature about countries looking of the chip -- looking at the chinese model of development. students are working -- there is a lot of literature about countries looking at the chinese model of development. students are working on this at princeton. having been to the
i want to talk about the roles of russia and china. we are quite fascinated with the meanderings of chinese foreign policy and russia is moving in interesting directions. i wonder if you could project where you see these two countries being held for not. >> thank you. ok. >> russia is, as you know, a member of the quartet. one of the questions of the development in in american strategy is what to do about the quartet. i would urge the administration to look favorably on keeping the...
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the pact between russia and the u.s. is expected to be signed next week and then await senate approval. the united nations held a conference on foreign aid for haiti today. we will hear from secretary of state clinton and former president clinton. first, here is the u.n. secretary-general. to haiti. this is about one hour. >> excellence iies, distinguishd delegates, ladies and gentlemen, i declare open the conference about a new future for haiti. president preval, secretary of state clinton, distinguished and ministers, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to welcome all of you at the united nations headquarters for this important event which is aimed at mobilizing international support for the development needs of haiti and to lay the foundation for haiti's recovery. president preval, secretary clinton, former president bill clinton, distinguished ministers, [speaking foreign language] [speaking foreign language] >> four weeks, experts have been examining the costs of the effort in haiti. the u.s.
the pact between russia and the u.s. is expected to be signed next week and then await senate approval. the united nations held a conference on foreign aid for haiti today. we will hear from secretary of state clinton and former president clinton. first, here is the u.n. secretary-general. to haiti. this is about one hour. >> excellence iies, distinguishd delegates, ladies and gentlemen, i declare open the conference about a new future for haiti. president preval, secretary of state...
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. >> would you support legislation about the treaty president obama signed with the head of russia earlier this month for a reduction in nuclear arms by both sides and with verification? >> this is another one minute answer. daniel coats, you can answer this first. >> i will not support that until i find out the details. we have seen treaties proposed that once you get into the details you find out information that does not justify the decision. i have to be frank with you. i think the foreign policy of this president is someone who has not had experience -- he has gone around the world apologizing to our enemies and not representing us in a way we need to be represented. we saw the positive results that resulted from that. this deserves great scrutiny. while it is desirable to reduce nuclear weapons, i don't want to see the u.s. give that up given the policies of this particular president? >> i would not support this agreement. it is crucial for us not only to secure america, but also protect our men and women who serve in the military. one of the responsibilities is the federal governmen
. >> would you support legislation about the treaty president obama signed with the head of russia earlier this month for a reduction in nuclear arms by both sides and with verification? >> this is another one minute answer. daniel coats, you can answer this first. >> i will not support that until i find out the details. we have seen treaties proposed that once you get into the details you find out information that does not justify the decision. i have to be frank with you. i...
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and russia. juan williams discusses his recent column about the tea party movement. "washington journal" begins at 7:00 a.m. eastern time on c- span. >> all this month, see the winners of c-span's student video documentary competition. students from 45 states submitted videos on one of the country's biggest strengths or challenges the country is facing. wash the top winning videos every morning just before "washington journal," adden." >> congress created this panel to investigate and report on the causes of the 2008 financial collapse. today they heard from former citigroup officials about their past lending practices. this is 2.5 hours. ä;l >> we will swear un. subprime loans were originated and packaged for sale >> to use only swear that the testimony you are about to provide will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth come to the best of your knowledge? thank you very much. this panel is about subprime origination and securitization, and we are going to ask each of the panels, you have submitted to us your written testimony, and we are going to
and russia. juan williams discusses his recent column about the tea party movement. "washington journal" begins at 7:00 a.m. eastern time on c- span. >> all this month, see the winners of c-span's student video documentary competition. students from 45 states submitted videos on one of the country's biggest strengths or challenges the country is facing. wash the top winning videos every morning just before "washington journal," adden." >> congress created...
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with strong support from the united states, france, and russia, the iaea put forward a creative offer to produce nuclear fuel using iran's own low enriched uranium. it was an offer with humanitarian benefits, ensuring that iran would meet its need for medical isotopes. it gave iran the opportunity to show that its nuclear program was for peaceful purposes. it would have built confidence on both sides in the possibility of further agreements. in addition, the united states went to great lengths to demonstrate our commitment and establish assurances for iran. to date, we have seen no indication that iran's leaders want to resolve these issues constructively. after initially accepting it, they rejected the tehran research reactor proposal. they have refused to discuss their nuclear program with the p5+1. the revelation of a previously covert enrichment site, construction of which further violated iran's npt obligations, fed further suspicion about iran's intentions. iran recently increased the enrichment levels of its uranium to 20 percent. all the while, iran continues to brutally repre
with strong support from the united states, france, and russia, the iaea put forward a creative offer to produce nuclear fuel using iran's own low enriched uranium. it was an offer with humanitarian benefits, ensuring that iran would meet its need for medical isotopes. it gave iran the opportunity to show that its nuclear program was for peaceful purposes. it would have built confidence on both sides in the possibility of further agreements. in addition, the united states went to great lengths...
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i was in russia recently and was on a fast train from moscow to st. petersburg and i'm thinking, wait a second, why isn't this a fast train with faster and better equipment in russia then here? it makes no sense to me. i'm a big supporter of amtrak. i think rail passenger service is an important part of the transportation and i know we have some of us who believe we shouldn't do this at all. the private sector won't do it and it shouldn't be done. i'm not one of those. i think it is an important adjunct to america's transportation system. having said all that and complemented you sufficiently. >> is devils lake on your mind senator? >> estevez. you mentioned the empire builder is one of the most successful long-distance trains and the amtrak system. the senator from washington note that because that is where the empire builder ends up. over half a million people get on a train from chicago to seattle and go through north dakota. we face a problem, as you know we have chronic lake flooding that has been going on for a dozen years now in what is called
i was in russia recently and was on a fast train from moscow to st. petersburg and i'm thinking, wait a second, why isn't this a fast train with faster and better equipment in russia then here? it makes no sense to me. i'm a big supporter of amtrak. i think rail passenger service is an important part of the transportation and i know we have some of us who believe we shouldn't do this at all. the private sector won't do it and it shouldn't be done. i'm not one of those. i think it is an...
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chris chambers a journalism professor nine commentator for russia today also a new member of the press club. and a director of communications for the harris corporation and a former homeland security spokesman and a current homeland security spokesman. [applause] our guest today has spoken before although the title has changed she was last our guest here three years ago handling many issues over the same she did during her time out of governor as arizona with border security "today show" be talking about aviation security and terrorist threats. janet napolitano runs a massive federal agency that is still new by washington standards and has seven federal organizations under her leadership $60 billion in the annual budget and responsible for about a quarter of a billion employees and those jobs are about as diverse as any federal agency including the coast guard the federal emergency management agency the secret service and customs enforcement u.s. customs and border protection and the transportation security administration board tsa whether purchasing mobile radios working in the border
chris chambers a journalism professor nine commentator for russia today also a new member of the press club. and a director of communications for the harris corporation and a former homeland security spokesman and a current homeland security spokesman. [applause] our guest today has spoken before although the title has changed she was last our guest here three years ago handling many issues over the same she did during her time out of governor as arizona with border security "today...
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have contiguous borders but have legitimate security interests all the way from the gulf to india to russia and including the united states, makes -- this is what makes afghanistan so extraordinarily important and complex. and -- but my job is really to focus on these two countries. however, we have a huge outreach program led by my other deputy, dan feldman, and we're going all over the world. we have now almost 40 countries who have appointed counterparts to me. there were none a year ago -- almost 40. we have regular meetings. the last one was in abu dhabi in january. we're going to have one in madrid in beginning of june after these conferences i mentioned. i should have mentioned that on our calendar. we'll be in madrid in the first week in june. we have regular meetings in washington every two weeks of all the representatives of the embassies who have this huge outreach program. and at the core of it are the two countries who are responsible for managing relations with. and -- but each one we deal with individually, but taking into account their interaction. and just to repeat somethi
have contiguous borders but have legitimate security interests all the way from the gulf to india to russia and including the united states, makes -- this is what makes afghanistan so extraordinarily important and complex. and -- but my job is really to focus on these two countries. however, we have a huge outreach program led by my other deputy, dan feldman, and we're going all over the world. we have now almost 40 countries who have appointed counterparts to me. there were none a year ago --...
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economic crisis of 80 and 81 americans back to work and the word taxes and helped in the cold war with russia at the same time. that is a pretty good accomplishment it has done a great job throughout history and we can talk about those later. it is important now because well we have big government spending $8 billion on light rail systems that will not pay themselves off but to say we need to protect enemies foreign and domestic and focus on national defense, education, a competing with china. a recent survey by an international research firm made the case if americans and increased education score by 25% on average we could boost gdp in 80 years by $42 trillion. that is a lot of money. logistically it is not $42 trillion but that is a lot of money to increase gdp and i believe if we increase education standards by a good number over the next few years we would be able to have large competition with china and viable competition with the chinese and india. why is conservative isn't important because they have the ideas that will solve problems america faces today and finally why do i think ame
economic crisis of 80 and 81 americans back to work and the word taxes and helped in the cold war with russia at the same time. that is a pretty good accomplishment it has done a great job throughout history and we can talk about those later. it is important now because well we have big government spending $8 billion on light rail systems that will not pay themselves off but to say we need to protect enemies foreign and domestic and focus on national defense, education, a competing with china....
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was dealing with ricky in the state set and you are in the senate for a year making the first trip to russia this isn't a spirit so his story, his projection of his own story, his projection of his own family as a metaphor and the direction it's going in its diversity, you could see where that was driving the clinton campaign crazy because they had been deep into politics and policy for so many years. they thought was their turf. >> i have one last question and will be brief. thank all of you for coming. and david, thank you for the time and muscle you put into this book. we are going to learn a lot about barack obama in reading this book what we also learned something about the country and this is my last question. working in this project what did you learn not just about president obama, what did you learn about america? >> it's e3 short in-store long run. the essayist and novelist on race that means not just to me but many other people as ralph ellison and you would always hear the passages from him about african americans is being indivisible and i think fear is no soft on american life
was dealing with ricky in the state set and you are in the senate for a year making the first trip to russia this isn't a spirit so his story, his projection of his own story, his projection of his own family as a metaphor and the direction it's going in its diversity, you could see where that was driving the clinton campaign crazy because they had been deep into politics and policy for so many years. they thought was their turf. >> i have one last question and will be brief. thank all of...